- Attachment based
- Cognitive behavioral
- Solution focused
About Sarah
Sarah Saragusa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arkansas with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and issues around motivation and confidence. Sarah also helps with anger, grief, sleep problems, addictions, and life transitions.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. She uses evidence-based methods to help people notice patterns, try new responses, and practice different ways of handling hard situations. Sessions focus on practical steps and small experiments that fit into everyday life.
Sarah draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and reactions. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thoughts that fuel strong emotion and to develop clearer, calmer thinking. For trauma-related concerns she integrates trauma-focused work that moves at a pace a person can handle.
Therapy with Sarah often includes setting short-term goals and checking progress each session. She aims to reduce repeated cycles of reactivity and to build skills for communicating needs without escalating conflict. She works with issues such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and control issues.
People who choose her tend to want plain language and concrete tools. Sarah asks about a person’s everyday routines and relationships, then uses that information to guide practical changes. To begin, she recommends completing the site questionnaire and scheduling an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Sarah uses attachment-based work and cognitive behavioral techniques in online sessions. Attachment-based work looks at how close relationships influence reactions, helping people notice recurring patterns that trigger anger. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that feed strong emotion and practicing new, calmer responses. She may also draw on solution-focused steps to set short-term goals and build momentum.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review a person’s goals, history, and preferences and then suggest which approaches to try first. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made or new needs appear.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time that can interfere with work or parenting. Many people find that having sessions during a lunch break or an evening slot helps maintain consistency while life stays busy.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She works with anger linked to stress, relationship patterns, workplace frustration, and resentment that builds over time.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a plain, practical style focused on clear steps, short-term goals, and hands-on skills practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arkansas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.